Museum of Aviation holds 29th auction and raffle | News

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The Museum of Aviation held it's 29th annual Auction, Raffle and Taste of Local Cuisine. Thousands attended the event on Saturday. People could bid on everything from Disney vacations to flat screen TVs. There were even items for the kids to enjoy like bike's and toys.

People were also able to sample food from 33 restaurants in Georgia. Volunteer Margaret Cox says this event is important for the community.

"To show our appreciation for our military and to help make sure the memory of our military carries on long after we're gone," says Cox.

Over 1,200 tickets were sold for the event, but one person won a raffle for $30,000 or their choice of one of the six cars on display.